Accrington on Rails - The Tramways: A Complete History - Robert Kenyon

approved. They were lifted off their bogie frames and taken the 320 miles to the resort on the wagons of contractor H. Viney & Co. Ltd, of Preston. The route south had to be chosen carefully to avoid any bridges which might foul the load. 1936 August The Borough Engineer reported he would soon be taking up the tramway rails on Blackburn Road and on Burnley Road, and that he would be inviting offers for their disposal. It was resolved the Chairman, along with the Borough Engineer and the General Manager would be authorised to deal with this matter. TRAMWAYS SURPLUS ACCOUNT May 1936 CAPITAL ITEM AMOUN T Credit in this fund at start of year £37,017 Balance at the end of the year £36,424 INCOME ITEM Amoun t Amount at credit on April 1 st , 1935 £37,01 7 Net interest on investments £1,071 Banker’s interest £6 TOTAL £38,09 4 EXPENDITURE ITEM Amoun t Transferred in aid of rates £1,666 Cleaning scrap £4 Amount in credit at year end £36,42 4 TOTAL £38,09 4 1937 TRAMWAYS ACCOUNT - June TRAMWAYS ITEM AMOUN T The amount in credit at the beginning of the year £36,424 The balance at the year end £36,699 EXPENDITURE ITEM 1935/3 6 1936/3 7 Transferred in aid of rates £1,666 £1,000 Cleaning scrap £4 - Advertising - £2 Sub-Total £1,670 £1,002 Amount in credit at year £36,42 £36,69

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